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NEW: Robbery, shooting victim drives self to hospital

Published: Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 10:29 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 10:29 a.m.

A Manatee County man who was robbed and shot in his own home Wednesday then drove himself to the hospital for treatment, authorities said.

Investigators learned of the chaotic incident around 6 p.m. Wednesday, after receiving a report from Blake Medical Center personnel that a 31-year-old man had suffered a gunshot wound, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

The victim, who was listed in stable condition early today, told deputies that he had driven himself to the hospital from his residence in the 5100 block of 51st Lane West, following a home invasion there.

Investigators then searched the home, finding evidence of a home invasion and a shooting. At this time, deputies do not know is anything was taken from the residence, although there was evidence of drug use in the home, says the sheriff’s office.

<p>A Manatee County man who was robbed and shot in his own home Wednesday then drove himself to the hospital for treatment, authorities said.</p><p>Investigators learned of the chaotic incident around 6 p.m. Wednesday, after receiving a report from Blake Medical Center personnel that a 31-year-old man had suffered a gunshot wound, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.</p><p>The victim, who was listed in stable condition early today, told deputies that he had driven himself to the hospital from his residence in the 5100 block of 51st Lane West, following a home invasion there.</p><p>Investigators then searched the home, finding evidence of a home invasion and a shooting. At this time, deputies do not know is anything was taken from the residence, although there was evidence of drug use in the home, says the sheriff's office.</p>